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That's a wrap on our Chapter tAAZKover for today. We want to thank the New York City AAZK Chapter for participating! We hope you had as much fun as we did!
Eso es un resumen de nuestro CapĂtulo tAAZKover por hoy. ÂĄQueremos agradecer al capĂtulo AAZK de la ciudad de Nueva York por participar! ÂĄEsperamos que te hayas divertido tanto como nosotros!
It's time for another ! Today we're featuring the New York City AAZK Chapter! Stay tuned for amazing content from them throughout the dayđ€©
ÂĄEs hora de otro ! ÂĄHoy presentamos el capĂtulo AAZK de la ciudad de Nueva York! EstĂ©n atentos al contenido increĂble que compartiran durante todo el dĂa đ€©
Today's feature is Mary Wilson, the first African American senior zookeeper at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore!
Thanks for sharing her story New York City AAZK!
Another Lecture by Dr. Latney!
Last night our AAZK chapter was invited to a behind the scenes tour at the New York Aquarium! It was an exciting evening that included an above viewing of their enormous shark-filled tank, a private sea lion training session, a penguin keeper talk, and a beautiful firework display as an added bonus. Thank you to all of our memebers that made the trip and a huge thank you to the New York Aquarium for having us - not to mention the New York City AAZK for inviting our crew to a memorable night!!
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We want to extend a big "thank you" to the AAZK chapters that have supported us recently (as well as the past)! We are so grateful for your generosity & your for lemurs! đđ
-AAZK San Diego
-Greater Sac Chapter of American Association of Zoo Keepers - AAZK
-Bay Area AAZK Chapter
-Puget Sound Chapter of AAZK
-Rocky Mountain AAZK
-New York City AAZK / Staten Island Zoo
Thank you again for your continued support, and we look forward to working with you all more in the future! đ
Photo credit: Mathias Appel
Hose2Habitat is having a free 1 day workshop at Turtle Back Zoo in August. It's small with 2 topics with Luke Siberry from the UK. I'll post this on our FB page soon, but want WCS keepers to get first up for the limited spots. Please share with any WCS keepers who may be interested. Here is the online signup:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4daeaf2fa1fc1-free7 Thanks!
Calling all AAZK Chapters! Did you know that you can host a regional conference? Here's a quick (and easy!) checklist on how to start the process:
1. Submit a Letter of Interest Packet to Ed Hansen which contains:
a. A Letter of Interest (LOI) to host an AAZK Regional Conference designated by stated year that is signed by current AAZK Chapter Officers.
b. The LOI shall list AAZK Chapter Officers by title in the Chapter and their
membership status within the Association.
c. The LOI should also address the number of conferences the officers of the
Chapter and/or the potential Conference Committee have previously hosted
and/or attended.
d. The LOI should also contain all current and pertinent contact information for
the Chapter Officer signing the Letter.
2. A list of current AAZK Chapter members.
3. A current bank account statement from the financial institution detailing the funds on account and held by the AAZK Chapter.
4. A letter of support from the potential Host Institution(s), signed by the CEO or equivalent.
5. Letters of support from any other recognized organization within your community, pertinent to the hosting of a conference (Chamber of Commerce or similar entity).
6. An estimate of cost associated with lodging (per night) projected for the calendar year of the regional conference.
*All the information needed to submit an inquiry can be found in AAZK's Operation Manual AD 7.03-1.
Several AAZK chapters have successfully hosted regional conferences. If your AAZK Chapter has a passion for professional development start the process today!
Photo: New York City AAZK and their symposium from this past year!
Hey fellow animal lovers and film enthusiast alike! There is a unique film festival called EQUUS Film Festival centered on the equestrian arts and honoring the beautiful creatures that we call horses through the art of film-making and storytelling. The event is called EQUUS Film Festival New York City and will be taking place all throughout this weekend. If ya'll are interested click on their page for more info! I highly recommend to attend!
Thank you to New York City AAZK and Wildlife Toy Box - Desert Plastics, LLC - Animal Enrichment for the toy I won at the Regional Symposium! Here is Cape May County Zoo's De Brazzas monkey, "Miles," with his new toy!! đđ
Zoophoria is a blog that aims to connect visitors with the accomplishments of America's best zoos and inspire them to care about animal welfare and conservation. The Bronx Zoo is frequently mentioned as an example of zoological excellence and has been honored as the best at exhibiting several species including lemurs and baboons. It will continued to be discussed in more posts to come!
https://www.zoophoria.net/single-post/2017/04/27/Best-Zoos-in-America-For-Baboons-and-Mandrills
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